Law & Order: SVU Confirms Season 28 Cast, Hints at Potential Returning Star

The iconic procedural drama Law & Order: SVU is gearing up for its 28th season. The series, which has followed the detectives of the Special Victims Unit as they handle investigations and prosecutions of sex-based offenses since its 1999 debut, received the official renewal greenlight.

Season 28 will premiere this fall on NBC, airing Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET, though an exact premiere date has not yet been announced.

The network confirmed that six cast members are locked in to return for the upcoming season. Additionally, there are indications that another cast member could potentially rejoin the show, though details remain limited at this stage.

The long-running series continues to be a fixture on NBC's primetime schedule, maintaining its focus on the specialized unit's work investigating serious crimes.